Artwork

Landscape with Bridge and Mountains

Landscape with Bridge and Mountains, by John Baverstock Knight, watercolor, 1810
Landscape with Bridge and Mountains, by John Baverstock Knight, watercolor, 1810

Landscape with Bridge and Mountains is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist John Baverstock Knight. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Bridge and Mountains is a watercolour painting by John Baverstock Knight, depicting a serene river scene.

Subject & Meaning

The scene features a small stone bridge, a lone figure on the left bank near a tree, and a group of people on rocks. Buildings are nestled among rough, uneven hills in the background.

Technique & Style

The loose, sketchy style indicates rapid execution, possibly outdoors. Calm water contrasts with rough, quick strokes used for rocks and trees, capturing a fleeting natural moment.

Artist & collection

Portrait of John Baverstock Knight

Artist

John Baverstock Knight

John Baverstock Knight (1785–1859) was an English land surveyor and artist, born in Langton Long Blandford.